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Dec 30
Looking Back at 2019
As 2019 draws to a close we just want to take a moment to thank each and every member and supporter for making the Chamber’s 99th year a great success.2019 began in a memorable way, with the gas outage during which the Chamber worked with State and Federal officials to coordinate and share information to the local business community. It was a true test for our city by the sea and showed how our community can pull together during hard times. February we hosted Governor Gina Raimondo at our Politics &
Nov 25Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce kicks off 2019 Holidays by the Sea Initiative
For Immediate Release Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce along with the Small Business Administration Encourages Shopping Local With the 2019 Holidays by the Sea Shop, Stay, Dine and Explore Initiative Newport, RI (November 25, 2019) The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce celebrated the start of the holiday season today with a community gathering in downtown Newport. The goals of the Holidays by the Sea program are simple; to encourage people to shop, stay, dine and explore locally this holiday
Nov 19Chamber to Announce Partnership with HealthSource RI
Chamber to announce following first event in Ask The Expert Series on November 19th NEWPORT, RI (November 19, 2019) – The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will host the first event in its newest educational series, followed by the announcement of a partnership with Healthsource RI, on Tuesday, November 19th at 8:30 a.m. at Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840 with a press conference to follow at 10 a.m.HealthSource RI connects small businesses to high quality health and dental insurance
Oct 16Rhode Island Foundation Invests in Regional Economic Development
Newport, Rhode Island: The Rhode Island Foundation awarded Connect Greater Newport $50,000 to support regional economic development in Newport and Bristol Counties. The Foundation is the most recent investor of the initiative, joining the City of Newport, Town of Middletown, Town of Jamestown, Town of Portsmouth, Town of Warren, van Beuren Charitable Foundation and BankNewport. This funding will play a crucial role in stabilizing the regional economy by supporting businesses to create high paying,
Oct 16R.I. Director of Food Strategy tells crowd to ask for what they want at Newport Chamber event
Reposted from Newport Daily News online. https://www.newportri.com/news/20191016/food-for-thought-ri-director-of-food-strategy-tells-crowd-to-ask-for-what-they-want-at-newport-chamber-event By Rachael Thatcher “There’s no invisible hand that sets our market,” Anderbois said, encouraging people to go to larger, corporate supermarkets and say “if you sold this, I’d buy it.” The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce hosts a number of Women in Business events throughout the year, always featuring an
Oct 07Moratorium Bad for Business
By Erin Donovan-Boyle, Executive Director This Wednesday, The Newport City Council will have the second reading of a proposed 6 month moratorium on economic development in the North End. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors opposes this because we believe it sends the wrong anti-business message to existing and potential businesses in the region. While we know that this proposal halts progress in the area related to known projects, we do not know the long-term implications of
Oct 07Newport's North End moratorium: How did we get here?
By Derek Gomes Daily News staff writer Reposted from the Newport Daily News website:https://www.newportri.com/photogallery/PJ/20191007/NEWS/100709993/PH/1?fbclid=IwAR0-uFVt3ubJK22cZn8gnirysC9qnEcQo_YWF5xiKmEwiCy_moFoNV1yDGM Newport’s North End has become the subject of debate over the future of how the area will be developed. What is Carpionato Group proposing and why does it need city relief to do so? The Newport Grand building would be demolished and in its place there would be two six-story hotels,
Oct 04Chamber of commerce has new name, logo
By Daily News staff Posted Oct 4, 2019 NEWPORT — The chamber of commerce is making some changes. After nearly a year of work, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce has changed its name and unveiled a new logo. The chamber will know be known at the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. The change comes after the “an extensive strategic planning process last year to better identify the organization’s purpose, mission and vision.” The process included focus groups, a survey of membership and concluded
Sep 24Newport County Chamber board votes against North End moratorium
By Daily News Staff Council vote planned for Wednesday. NEWPORT — As the City Council considers an ordinance to establish a moratorium in the North End at least one organization is against the concept. The Newport County Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors “voted to oppose the proposed 6-month moratorium on economic development because it will not only adversely impact the businesses that currently own real estate or operate active businesses in that area, but we believe it sends the wrong
Aug 29Local leaders: We’ve got to start thinking regionally in Rhode Island
Reposted From East Bay RI Warren:https://www.eastbayri.com/warren/stories/local-leaders-weve-got-to-start-thinking-regionally-in-rhode-island,70151Business, government leaders meet at WaterRower to talk regionalism and state’s challengesTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2019Leaders (from left) Rich Overmoyer of Connect Greater Newport, broadband consultant Ashley Medeiros and Congressman David Cicilline, discuss issues of regional importance last week at WaterRower.Posted Thursday, August 29, 2019 2:14 pmBy Ted
Aug 07Innovate Newport Hosts First Ever Rhode Island Offshore Wind Summit
NEWPORT, RI – (08/07/2019) – Innovate Newport, in collaboration with the Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC) and the Business Network for Offshore Wind, hosted the state’s first-ever Rhode Island Offshore Wind Summit on July 18, 2019. The event was sponsored by the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. This full-day summit convened leaders from around the world and across public and private sectors including public officials, offshore wind developers, and Tier 1 suppliers. Nearly 200 people attended the
Aug 01Chamber to Partner with Center for Women & Enterprise
NEWPORT, RI – The Newport County Chamber of Commerce and the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) have formalized a partnership that will bring valuable programming to the businesses of Greater Newport. The Chamber’s partnership with the CWE was created to educate and empower local entrepreneurs and business owners by providing enriching programs. The organizations will kick off the partnership by hosting the following seminars at Innovate Newport: Understanding Your Personal Branding – Thursday,
Jul 30Greater Newport Business Owners Report Stability and Growth
Newport, RI: A report released today cites that 92% of businesses in the Greater Newport region report stability and growth. Connect Greater Newport, the economic development division of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce, released the findings following a business walk held in May of this year. “Business owners that I have connected with over the past year in addition to the 90 business owners involved in our Business Walk regularly express the value of our region’s unbeatable quality of life,
Jul 29The Preservation Society of Newport County celebrates 40 millionth tour at surprise event 07/29/19
Original Article Found on WhatsUpNewp By: News Desk Uploaded July 29, 2019 Today, The Preservation Society of Newport County (PSNC) delivered its 40 millionth tour of the Newport Mansions since its founding in 1945. David Denmark and Robin Levine Denmark, residents of Cross River, New York, became the 40 millionth... To view entire article...
Jul 26Visas Fill Hundreds of Summer Jobs 07/26/19
Original Article from Providence Business News By: Elizabeth Graham Uploaded July 26, 2019 2:30pm It’s midsummer, and Susan Tosun is still waiting on a few Newport residents who were offered seasonal jobs to get back to her. Each year Tosun, director of the food and beverage program at Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, sees the same thing. To view full article...
Jul 22Chamber Announces New Partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration
NEWPORT, RI – The Newport County Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have signed an official partnership agreement that will bring SBA workshops to the business community of Greater Newport. The partnership was created to educate and empower the existing business community and entrepreneurs by providing resources, technical assistance, counseling and training to grow small businesses. The Chamber, SBA, the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center and Rhode Island SCORE
Jul 10Innovate Newport draws more part-time independent entrepreneurs
By Janine Weisman Daily News staff writer NEWPORT — Innovate Newport is appealing to more part-time coworkers than full-time, new individual membership numbers show. Figures provided by the center for entrepreneurs, independent professionals, and small businesses in the renovated school building at 513 Broadway show a total of 79 coworkers, excluding the 39 employees working at the five office suite tenants. Seven part-time members and one full-time signed up in the month of June. In May, there were
Jun 28Chamber Executive Director Speaks at Claiborne Pell Bridge 50th Anniversary Ceremony
The following is the speech made by Erin Donovan-Boyle, Executive Director, at the official rededication ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Newport Bridge that took place at Gurney’s Newport Resort and Marina Friday, June 28, 2019. Thanks to the civic and business leaders of the past for their vision in investing in this iconic structure for the state of RI, but also for their perseverance in ensuring that progress not be stifled and that this gateway to economic opportunity be opened for
Jun 03Innovate Newport Officially Opens Doors with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
NEWPORT, R.I. -- City, State, and Federal officials gathered under sun-drenched skies on Monday, June 3rd, at the site of the former Sheffield Elementary School to mark the grand opening of Innovate Newport. A joint effort between the City of Newport, the Economic Development Foundation of Rhode Island, and the Newport County Development Council (the non-profit arm of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce), the roughly $8 million project to convert the longtime school building into a hub for
May 08Small Business Week Kicks Off with a Business Walk
NEWPORT COUNTY & BRISTOL COUNTY, RI: Over 80 community and civic leaders celebrated the kick off of Small Business Week on May 7 by visiting nearly 100 businesses throughout Newport and Bristol counties, building connections and fostering support of economic growth. Civic leaders in attendance included Senator Dawn Euer, Representative Terri Cortvriend, Representative Deb Ruggiero, Representative Susan Donovan, Representative June Speakman, Newport Mayor Jamie Bova, Newport City Councilwomen Lynn Ceglie
Apr 08Community Leaders Will Show Support for the Business Community during the First Regional Business Walk
The Business Walk to take Place May 7th throughout the Greater Newport Region (Bristol, Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton and Warren) Connect Greater Newport, the economic development division of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce, will hold a regional business walk on May 7, 2019 from 9am-11:30am. The event will be in celebration of National Small Business Week, and a way to support the local business community. This coordinated effort enables community and civic leaders
Apr 04Newport County Chamber of Commerce First Tenant to Move In to Innovate Newport
Newport, RI: The Newport County Chamber of Commerce will be the first tenant to officially occupy an office at Innovate Newport. The Chamber began moving in on April 1 and will be fully operational by next week. Although the full building won't open to the public until May, the Chamber will be able to welcome guests and host meetings in their new office. The technology incubator and co-work facility known as Innovate Newport is located on Broadway in Newport’s north end. Through a partnership between the
Dec 07Chamber of Commerce looking ahead
From the Newport Daily News: for article visit: https://www.newportri.com/news/20181207/chamber-of-commerce-looking-ahead By Derek Gomes Daily News staff writerPosted Dec 7, 2018 at 7:27 PMUpdated Dec 7, 2018 at 7:27 PM NEWPORT — In 2020, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its centennial. The year will also mark a tipping point in the composition of the nation’s workforce. Half of the baby boomers will have retired by that point, and 50 percent of the workforce will be made up of
Oct 29The Newport County Chamber of Commerce supports Ballot Question #2
On November 6, we have an opportunity to make a strategic investment in higher education in our state and in our local economy by voting to approve ballot Question 2. Approval of ballot Question 2 would authorize $70 million to build new facilities and renovate existing facilities at the University of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay Campus, home to URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) and at Rhode Island College’s Feinstein School of Education and Human Development. The Newport County Chamber of
Oct 26Innovate Newport Joining Workbar Network
Newport Coworking Space to be Powered by Trailblazing Boston Community NEWPORT, R.I. – The effort to convert Newport’s former Sheffield School into a hub for entrepreneurs and high tech businesses took a major step forward this week as Innovate Newport announced a partnership with Workbar, a trailblazing coworking provider that operates nine locations and 12 partner sites throughout Boston, Rhode Island and the South Coast of Massachusetts. The agreement represents a significant step forward for
Aug 29Innovate Newport hires Tuni Schartner as Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
(Newport, RI): Innovate Newport, a collaborative initiative between the City of Newport, Newport County Development Council, the non-profit 501c3 arm of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce, and The Economic Development Foundation of Rhode Island recently hired Tuni Schartner to lead branding, development of partnerships and programming, and community building as they prepare for an anticipated February 2019 opening. The Innovate Newport Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation will be responsible
May 30Connect Greater Newport Names Ashley Kuzmanko-Medeiros as Business Consultant
Kuzmanko-Medeiros brings over 9 years of capacity building experience to Newport County Chamber of Commerce’s new division Newport, RI: Connect Greater Newport, a division of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the addition of Ashley Kuzmanko-Medeiros to the team. Kuzmanko-Medeiros will serve as a Business Consultant, the business outreach point person for the division. “Community leaders have asked us to do more to serve the region’s business community and we are excited
May 28Chamber launches Nonprofit Leaders Series with Support from U.S. Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management
Middletown, R.I.: The Newport County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with businesses and local media sponsors to create a new event series. The Nonprofit Leaders Roundtable Series, sponsored by US Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management, will be dedicated to bringing professional workshops and educational seminars to nonprofit leaders on issues unique to their organizations. “We are regularly working on ways to provide new and valuable programs to our members. Approximately half of the nonprofit
Apr 30Innovate Newport Groundbreaking Ceremony – Newport County Chamber of Commerce First Confirmed Tenant of Facility
Newport, RI: A ceremonial groundbreaking will take place April 30 celebrating the redevelopment of the historic Sheffield School into a technology incubator and co-work facility known as Innovate Newport. Located on Broadway in Newport’s north end, the 33,000 square foot building is being rehabilitated to provide co work space for entrepreneurs, innovators and start-ups as well as private suites for small, established companies. This project, scheduled to be completed in January of 2019, is a partnership
Mar 23Chamber Board of Directors Support the Governor’s Proposed Investment in Education Facilities
Middletown, RI- The Newport County Chamber of Commerce is one of Rhode Island's largest business advocacy organizations formed to enhance the business, civic and economic vitality of Newport County and greater Rhode Island. Our purpose is to leverage the region's core assets to find solutions in the areas that matter most to the business and community, quality jobs, quality growth and quality of life. As such, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors supports Governor Gina Raimondo’s
Feb 08Chamber spearheads campaign to attract businesses to Newport County
By Matt Sheley Daily News staff writer Originally posted 2/8/2018 to http://www.newportri.com/bb08ee9b-bac5-531a-aefb-df6bdee4a63c.html NEWPORT -- If Newport County wants to become known as an international business destination as much as for its tourism, officials know they need to do a better job getting the word out. A new website, connectgreaternewport.com, went live last week to promote the area’s economic opportunities and connect potential business partners. As part of a joint public-private
Jan 06Worldwide business appeal for Newport County?
By Matt Sheley Daily News staff writer Originally posted 1/6/2018 to http://www.newportri.com/fb6d2ca7-e420-5aec-9b5f-89258ab4724c.html NEWPORT -- Newport is already an international tourist destination. Now, thanks to a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Newport County Chamber of Commerce, private businesses and half a dozen local municipalities, the hope is to make the region an international business destination, too. Starting next week, consultants from Fourth Economy will meet with economic
Jan 18Pell Center Partners with Newport County Chamber of Commerce
Newport, R.I. – The Pell Center at Salve Regina University’s Cyber Leadership Initiative is partnering with the Newport County Chamber of Commerce to promote cybersecurity and help small and medium-size enterprises prepare for the increasing growth, volume, and sophistication of cyber threats. The partnership will continue collaborative events as part of the Pell Center’s Rhode Island Corporate Cybersecurity Initiative (RICCI) and will aim to educate Newport County’s business leaders about
